With so many great events happening year round, make sure to plan your trip around some of the city’s best events, right here in The ByWard Market.

Free Admission If you’re looking for a great deal on art supplies, don’t miss the OSA Annual Garage Sale! There is always a vast supply of art supplies and odds and ends, including watercolours, oils, pastels, acrylics, brushes, canvases, photography equipment, art books and much more – all at fabulous prices, well below retail. OSA Annual Garage Sale tips: • Pay with Cash. While we do accept credit/debit cards, like any garage sale cash is the e… Read more

About the ByWard Market

ESTABLISHED by Lt-Col. John By in 1826, the ByWard Market is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets. The legendary builder of the Rideau Canal, Colonel By himself laid out the street plan of the Market, designating George Street and York Street to be extra wide to accommodate the creation of a public market and gathering place.